Gravestone at Holy Trinity Church, Wavertree, Liverpool commemorating James Lawrie d. 1914 in the loss of the ‘Empress of Ireland’
Location
Holy Trinity Church, Wavertree, Liverpool, England
Transcript
In Loving Memory of / MARJORY, / beloved wife of ROBERT G. URE. / Died 15th September 1934. Aged 71 years / Also JAMES LAWRIE, / dearly loved only son of MARJORY, / and stepson son of the above / who was lost on the 'Empress of Ireland' / 29th May 1914. Aged 30 years. / Also ROBERT GIBSON URE / husband of the above / died 22 November 1938 aged 78 years'.
Details
Description: Rectangular with rope and anchor motif.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Grave 547
Materials: Granite
Vessel: Empress of Ireland
Type: Gravestone
Position: Grave 547
Materials: Granite
Vessel: Empress of Ireland
People
Lawrie, James
Age: 30
Date of Death: 19/5/1914
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Age: 30
Date of Death: 19/5/1914
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: 'Empress of Ireland' sunk after a collision with the Norwegian collier 'Storstad' in the St Lawrence in fog with the loss of 140 passengers and 171 crew.